Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Where Glen Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glen Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56431. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glen Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Glen Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Glen Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 40% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and heart disease, COPD and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Glen Township, and more people treating it
41.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 83.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Glen Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (Minnesota 7.5%), yet 20.1% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16% across the state. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Minnesota figure falls outside Glen Township’s likely range; Glen Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56431, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Glen Township adults…
Glen Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Glen Township is an older town: 40% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Glen Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glen Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Glen Township
No hospital or community health center in Glen Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Glen Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Glen Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Glen Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Glen Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.8% of Glen Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Glen Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nordland Township | B− | 33.3% | 15% | 15.9% | ZIP 56431 |
| Malmo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lee Township | — | — | — | — |
Kimberly Township, Malmo Township and Lee Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glen Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Glen Township
Why doesn’t Glen Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Glen Township.
What hospital is closest to Glen Township?
Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Glen Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glen Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Minnesota figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.